Chapter 725: Mind Concentration (2)

Chapter 725: Chapter 288: Mind Concentration (2)

Pei Tingchun strode over to Chen Qing. He carefully sensed the stable and powerful True Essence fluctuations coming from him, growing more and more delighted the longer he looked. He couldn’t help but burst out laughing. “HAHAHAHA! Good lad! You really hid it well! Breaking through to the True Essence Realm is a major event for our lineage! Now that you’ve stepped into this realm, the *True Martial Concentration Technique* can naturally be passed down to you! Fifty thousand Contribution Points is a huge sum, but with your status as a True Disciple, you can owe a portion of it for now and make it up with missions later!”

At this moment, the more he looked at Chen Qing, the more satisfied he became.

‘With a disciple like this, how could the True Martial Lineage not prosper?’

“You’ve reached the True Essence Realm now, so cultivating the *True Martial Concentration Technique* will naturally be no problem.”

Pei Tingchun pondered for a moment before saying, “This technique isn’t just for True Essence Refining. It places greater emphasis on the ‘concentration’ aspect. It’s related to the expansion and stabilization of your Sea of Will, and it is the foundation for cultivating your Martial Dao Will and eventually ascending to even higher realms. I hope that after you receive it, you will practice it diligently and not fail this inheritance.”

Chen Qing replied with a solemn expression, “This disciple will remember the Elder’s teachings. I will dedicate myself to my cultivation and bring glory to our lineage!”

“I will impart it to you now. Calm your mind, concentrate, and feel it carefully.”

Pei Tingchun took a deep breath, then extended his index finger. True Essence gathered at its tip, forming a point of Spiritual Light, which he gently tapped between Chen Qing’s brows.

Chen Qing felt a cool sensation between his brows as a massive torrent of information about the *True Martial Concentration Technique* surged into his mind. It included the complete Nine Times Tempering Technique and the cultivation secrets for three Divine Secret Techniques.

When the information transfer was complete, Pei Tingchun withdrew his finger.

A moment later, Chen Qing slowly opened his eyes and gave Pei Tingchun a deep bow. “Thank you for imparting the technique, Elder Pei!”

Pei Tingchun said earnestly, “This technique is exceptionally profound. Study it well.”

“Junior Brother, even though you’ve entered the True Essence Realm…”

Qu River, who had been standing guard nearby, sighed in relief at the sight. He continued, “You still need to be careful with Lu Chenming’s challenge. Although he has only just entered the True Essence Realm and hasn’t started his first tempering, his foundation is deep and his cultivation is already stable. He is by no means an easy opponent.”

‘He hasn’t started tempering yet…?’ Chen Qing thought to himself.

Thanks to the vast reserves from his *Primordial Five Elements True Astral* and the profundity of the *Taixu Scripture*, he had completed his first tempering right after his breakthrough. If word of this got out, it would be utterly shocking.

In terms of Cultivation Realm, Lu Chenming was now a step behind him.

This time, the situation for the challenge was completely different from their last battle on the Seven-Star Platform.

However, Chen Qing’s main target this time wasn’t Lu Chenming, but that True Disciple from the Mystic Sun Lineage.

Chen Qing asked casually, “Senior Brother, what’s Zhang Baicheng’s strength like, exactly?”

“Zhang Baicheng?”

Qu River gave Chen Qing a surprised look, not understanding why he was suddenly concerned about Zhang Baicheng, but he answered anyway. “His talent is indeed quite good, and his mastery of the Spear Path is profound. However, he spent the last few years traveling far and wide, visiting various masters to hone his Spear Technique, which delayed his True Essence Refining a bit. As far as I know, he has completed two temperings—the True Essence Second Transformation—and he should be close to his third. Why do you ask about him?”

“No reason, just asking casually.” Chen Qing waved his hand, saying no more.

Pei Tingchun, who was standing nearby, slowly began to speak. “The Nine Heavens Lineage is dead set on regaining their lost face this time. Not long ago, Brother Han personally went to see Vein Master Li Yu-jun to explain your potential. He was even willing to offer twenty percent of our True Martial Lineage’s share of Spirit Storage Pills from Danxia Peak for the next three years, as well as two lucrative Outer Sect Steward positions, in exchange for her to make an exception and allow you to enter the Dubhe Pavilion ahead of schedule… Unfortunately, Vein Master Li still rejected him in no uncertain terms.”

Qu River also sighed. “When it comes down to it, strength is all that matters. Vein Master Li dismissed Master with a single sentence: ‘The Sect’s laws are not for trade.'”

“But things are different now. Junior Brother, with your breakthrough to the True Essence Realm, your entry into the Dubhe Pavilion is a certainty. Not even Vein Master Li can stop you now.”

Hearing this, Chen Qing’s brow furrowed deeply.

Although he had expected Li Yu-jun to obstruct him, he never imagined that Vein Master Han Guxi would go to such lengths for him, willing to part with already scarce resources and authority just to trade for a single opportunity.

Chen Qing’s expression turned serious. He cupped his fist respectfully. “This disciple understands. Elder Pei, Brother Qu, I will take my leave now.”

After his figure disappeared outside the hall, Pei Tingchun and Qu River exchanged a look, both seeing the undisguised amazement in the other’s eyes.

Qu River couldn’t help but remark, “Now that Chen Qing has entered the True Essence Realm, I’m afraid Lu Chenming’s challenge is doomed to end in failure.”

Pei Tingchun slowly stroked his beard and smiled. “The Nine Heavens Lineage schemed meticulously, and Li Yu-jun even used the Sect’s laws as an excuse to bar him from the Dubhe Pavilion. Looking at it now, it seems they were just being petty.”

Qu River suddenly let out a soft chuckle and murmured, “Well now, it looks like we’re in for a good show on the Seven-Star Platform.”

…….

「True Martial Peak. A small courtyard.」

Chen Qing returned to his Quiet Chamber. His Heart and Spirit then became completely immersed in the inheritance of the *True Martial Concentration Technique* he had just received.

A vast ocean of information flowed through his mind. The method for tempering True Essence nine times was intricate and complex, advancing layer by layer. Each step required extreme caution; it involved guiding True Essence to wash over the body and communicate with heaven and earth. This was truly the culmination of several hundred years of the True Martial Lineage’s accumulated knowledge.

‘This Nine Times of Tempering method has a rigorous, step-by-step system and is definitely a foundational cultivation technique. But compared to the grand concept and profundity of the *Taixu Scripture*, it’s still lacking. The difference in quality is immediately obvious.’

However, he didn’t look down on this Cultivation Technique.

‘According to the Sect’s records, there have been many exceptionally talented individuals who, relying on the *True Martial Concentration Technique*, completed more than nine temperings. Some even reached the threshold of a tenth tempering. This shows that the technique itself has considerable potential; the key lies in the cultivator’s own comprehension and foundation. I possess the *Taixu Scripture*, so my perspective is already broadened. In the future, if I use the *True Martial Concentration Technique* as the exterior and the *Taixu Scripture* as the core, verifying one against the other, I might be able to stand on the shoulders of my predecessors and forge an unprecedented path… Tempering fourteen, or even fifteen times, might not be just a pipe dream!’